To cheer you up on a cold, wet Friday in winter, here are images of British costumes during the reign of Henry VII (born 1457, died 1509) and his son, Henry VIII (born 1491, died 1547).

Cigarette cards printed and published by cigarette manufacturer, Ogdens.  Title of set is ‘British Costumes 100BC to 1904′ and printed circa 1905.  The selection of cards below are costumes from the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.

Time of Henry VII – 1488                                                                Time of Henry VIII – 1510

Time of Henry VIII – 1530                                                            Time of Henry VIII – 1540

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